How to Draw a Tiger Snake
So you want to discover how to draw a tiger snake?
Expect 6 easy steps to follow, children will enjoy making their own tiger snake on paper. Also included is a downloadable version of this tiger snake drawing tutorial.
Ideal for art teachers and homeschoolers looking to instruct kids how to draw their own tiger snake.
Enjoy the process of learning how to draw a tiger snake. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some personal details. It is time to get drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Tiger Snake Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this lesson, we will begin with a new piece of paper and learn how to draw a tiger snake in a series of 6 steps. It’s best if we notice the proportions of each of the drawn parts of the tiger snake.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Start By Outlining The Head

Start by making the curved outline of the tiger snake’s head.
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Form The Body

Next, form the long curled shape of the snake’s body connected to its head.
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Attach The Tail

Now, draw the rest of the snake’s body by making a long curved shape and forming the shape of its tail at the end.
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Add The Face

Draw a circle for the snake’s eye and a dot for the nostril. Then, add a wavy line for the mouth.
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Draw The Banding Pattern

Add the banding pattern along the snake’s body by drawing wavy lines.
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Complete The Tiger Snake Drawing

Let’s add some color to our tiger snake drawing! First, fill the eye with a black crayon and add some shimmer using a white crayon. Then, shade the snake’s body with black and light green crayons.
How to Draw a Tiger Snake PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Tiger Snake. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!
